Iran's nuclear deal should bring stability and "good neighborliness" rather than interference, Gulf Arab states told U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday as they began talks on the merits of its historic accord with world powers.Qatari Foreign Minister Khalid al-Attiyah, welcoming Kerry to Qatar for the talks with the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), said the alliance wanted to spare the region "from any dangers and threats from nuclear weapons".
This should be done by authorizing the use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes in line with international rules, he said, speaking for the GCC as host of the meeting.
"We look forward with hope to the nuclear agreement ... leading to the preservation of security and stability in the region, and we emphasize the importance of cooperation with Iran based on principles of good
neighborliness, non-interference in internal affairs and solving disputes peacefully."
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US secretary of state's Doha visit seeks to address security concerns of Arab Gulf states about the Iran nuclear deal.
John Kerry, the US secretary of state, has held meetings with senior officials of Arab Gulf states to reassure them over last month's nuclear deal between world powers and Iran.John Kerry met the emir of Qatar on Monday morning in advance of a separate meeting with the foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
John Kerry later held news conference with Qatar's foreign minister, Khalid Al Attiyah.
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